Friday Night Lights 5k
- Date Fri 22nd May 2026
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Travelers Rest, South Carolina
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Friday Night Lights 5K on May 22, 2026, in beautiful Travelers Rest, Greenville! This exciting event is a perfect way to celebrate the end of the school year and kick off Memorial Day weekend with family and friends. The race starts at 6:00 PM at Trailblazer Park, where participants will enjoy a thrilling course that begins with a downhill mile, winds through the charming neighborhoods of Travelers Rest, and culminates near the amphitheater. Join us for a night of fun, fitness, and community spirit while raising funds for the Travelers Rest High School football team.
Not only will you have the chance to run or walk 5K, but there’s also a special 200-meter fun run for kids aged 12 and under! With chip timing and live results, you can instantly see how you performed, and there will be awards for the top three in each age group. This dog-friendly, stroller-friendly, and walker-friendly event promises an evening filled with excitement, music, and a post-race hangout for everyone. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support local athletics while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere!
Not only will you have the chance to run or walk 5K, but there’s also a special 200-meter fun run for kids aged 12 and under! With chip timing and live results, you can instantly see how you performed, and there will be awards for the top three in each age group. This dog-friendly, stroller-friendly, and walker-friendly event promises an evening filled with excitement, music, and a post-race hangout for everyone. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support local athletics while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere!
Organiser's Description
CELEBRATE THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND KICK OFF YOUR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WITH THE DEVIL DOGS! RUN OR WALK WITH US TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE TRAVELERS REST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM.
THIS FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS MORE THAN JUST FOOTBALLIT HELPS BUILD A GOLD STANDARD PROGRAM IN TRAVELERS REST THAT UNITES ALL AGES, STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY PRIDE, AND PROVIDES THE NECESSARY RESOURCES NEEDED TO DEVELOP A SUPERIOR STUDENT ATHLETE EXPERIENCE.
SAFETY AND FUN ARE BOTH COVERED, WITH A CITY OF TRAVELERS REST POLICE ESCORT KEEPING YOUR SPRINT SMOOTH FROM START TO FINISH. THEN STICK AROUND FOR A POST-RACE HANGOUT WITH MUSIC AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
IF YOU'RE RACING FOR BLING, WE'VE GOT TOP 3 AGE GROUP AWARDS, AND WITH CHIP TIMING PLUS LIVE RESULTS, YOUR FINISH TIME HITS THE BOARD INSTANTLY. PR AND THEN PARTY!
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 5K
WHERE: TRAILBLAZER PARK 235 TRAILBLAZER DR, TRAVELERS REST, SC 29690
WHEN: FRIDAY, MAY 22ND
TIME: RACE STARTS AT 6:00PM (PACKET PICKUP OPENS AT 5:00PM)
BONUS: 200-METER FUN RUN FOR KIDS 12 & UNDER RIGHT AFTER THE 5K START!
COURSE INFO: COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3469058066934442238]
THE RACE BEGINS WITH A ZOOMING DOWNHILL MILE, WINDS THROUGH THE SCENIC NEIGHBORHOODS OF TRAVELERS REST, AND FINISHES NEAR THE TRAILBLAZER PARK AMPHITHEATER AND FARMERS MARKET PAVILION.
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DOG-FRIENDLY
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STROLLER-FRIENDLY
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WALKER-FRIENDLY
CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XEFBhzQoU1loxpRIebG4wtNAv7sovp-VihVM48RrFJU/edit?usp=sharing]
THIS FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS MORE THAN JUST FOOTBALLIT HELPS BUILD A GOLD STANDARD PROGRAM IN TRAVELERS REST THAT UNITES ALL AGES, STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY PRIDE, AND PROVIDES THE NECESSARY RESOURCES NEEDED TO DEVELOP A SUPERIOR STUDENT ATHLETE EXPERIENCE.
SAFETY AND FUN ARE BOTH COVERED, WITH A CITY OF TRAVELERS REST POLICE ESCORT KEEPING YOUR SPRINT SMOOTH FROM START TO FINISH. THEN STICK AROUND FOR A POST-RACE HANGOUT WITH MUSIC AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
IF YOU'RE RACING FOR BLING, WE'VE GOT TOP 3 AGE GROUP AWARDS, AND WITH CHIP TIMING PLUS LIVE RESULTS, YOUR FINISH TIME HITS THE BOARD INSTANTLY. PR AND THEN PARTY!
EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 5K
WHERE: TRAILBLAZER PARK 235 TRAILBLAZER DR, TRAVELERS REST, SC 29690
WHEN: FRIDAY, MAY 22ND
TIME: RACE STARTS AT 6:00PM (PACKET PICKUP OPENS AT 5:00PM)
BONUS: 200-METER FUN RUN FOR KIDS 12 & UNDER RIGHT AFTER THE 5K START!
COURSE INFO: COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3469058066934442238]
THE RACE BEGINS WITH A ZOOMING DOWNHILL MILE, WINDS THROUGH THE SCENIC NEIGHBORHOODS OF TRAVELERS REST, AND FINISHES NEAR THE TRAILBLAZER PARK AMPHITHEATER AND FARMERS MARKET PAVILION.
*
DOG-FRIENDLY
*
STROLLER-FRIENDLY
*
WALKER-FRIENDLY
CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XEFBhzQoU1loxpRIebG4wtNAv7sovp-VihVM48RrFJU/edit?usp=sharing]
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 22nd May 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
$32.80
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235 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest, 29690, SC, United States
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